Chapter 221: Anything Can Be Achieved in Dreams

The scene fell silent, then erupted into commotion. However, quickly, many people distanced themselves from Ye Chen as if avoiding a venomous snake.

It wasn't because Ye Chen was powerful enough to intimidate them, but because Ye Chen had caused trouble.

The Five Peaks Sword Sect was a major faction in the Great Yan Empire, second only to the imperial family itself. Such a formidable force was not something anyone wished to provoke.

Yet, Ye Chen had audaciously killed the Second True Transmission disciple directly.

Though he seemed imposing now, if experts from the Five Peaks Sword Sect were to arrive, they could easily crush him to ashes with a snap of their fingers.

Everyone feared any association with Ye Chen, fearing retaliation from the Five Peaks Sword Sect, and promptly distanced themselves, decisively cutting all ties.

Only Feng Wushuang remained where she stood.

"Ye Chen, you should leave now. Take advantage of the fact that the Five Peaks Sword Sect hasn't arrived yet and quickly leave the Great Yan Imperial City," Feng Wushuang regained her senses, worried and anxious.

"I've said it before, things aren't as complicated as you think. If the Five Peaks Sword Sect dares to say one more word, we can just annihilate them together," Ye Chen remained calm and composed.

Anyone who heard his words would think him arrogant and ignorant. But who knew that in Ye Chen's eyes, the Five Peaks Sword Sect was nothing more than ants?

Even the Great Yan Empire before him was just a slightly larger locust. If they submitted, they would be rewarded; if they resisted, it would be a simple matter to crush them with a palm.

"The Five Peaks Sword Sect is not as simple as you think. They have countless masters and even high-level martial artists. I admit, I underestimated you, but the Five Peaks Sword Sect is really not something you can contend with. You should leave quickly," Feng Wushuang urged anxiously.

"You still underestimate me. I am Ye Wuji, after all. This trip is to bring the Great Yan Empire into submission. The Five Peaks Sword Sect is just a trifle in my eyes," Ye Chen smiled.

"You'd better stop boasting. If you were truly Ye Wuji, a single palm would have turned Qing Xuanshi to ashes, but you only forced him to kneel," Feng Wushuang shook her head.

Ye Wuji, as legend had it, could dominate the Nine Abyss, and even a prince of the Great Yan Empire had died tragically by his hands. If Ye Chen were truly Ye Wuji, Qing Xuanshi would be nothing before him but an ant. A single palm wouldn't have just forced him to his knees; it would have turned him to ashes.

"I asked him to kneel and apologize to you. If he didn't, I would make him kneel first, otherwise, I would destroy him with a snap of my fingers," Ye Chen said.

"Yes, yes, you're Ye Wuji, right?" Feng Wushuang gave Ye Chen a disdainful glance, speaking in agreement, but her expression clearly showed her disbelief.

But she didn't try to persuade him anymore. If the Five Peaks Sword Sect truly intended to deal with Ye Chen, she would definitely stand up, even if she couldn't change the situation, at least she could face it with a clear conscience.

Even death wouldn't scare her, so why should she fear anything else?

"Anyway, I have to thank you. Before, if I had grievances, I could only rely on Senior Brother and Master..." Feng Wushuang paused in her words, a hint of sadness appearing on her face.

All along, she had respected Senior Brother and Master, but she hadn't expected that today, Senior Brother would want to give her to Qing Xuanshi, and even her Master might approve of Jin Yan's actions.

It felt as if she had been abandoned by her own family.

On the other hand, Ye Chen, whom she had just met, was willing to offend the Five Peaks Sword Sect for her sake. Compared to Jin Yan's shamelessness, Ye Chen seemed quite adorable.

"Your Master might be, but your Senior Brother truly doesn't deserve to be your Senior Brother. Seeing through the true nature of the Five Elements Sect, they're not worth reminiscing about, nor worth being saddened over," Ye Chen comforted her.

Feng Wushuang smiled, completely casting aside the negative emotions, then looked at Ye Chen again.

She had to admit, this guy who liked to boast was quite cute, at least in her eyes.

"In fact, we have another way to resolve this crisis," Feng Wushuang suddenly said.

"What method?" Ye Chen didn't take the Five Peaks Sword Sect seriously, but he was curious about what method Feng Wushuang could come up with.

"It's quite simple. As long as no one fights here in the imperial city, no one is allowed to make a move. Even if the Five Peaks Sword Sect comes, they won't be able to do anything to us," Feng Wushuang said. "In a month, when Ye Wuji arrives and the Yan Cloud Sky Staircase opens, you and I will climb the staircase. If we can achieve remarkable results and catch the attention of the Great Yan Imperial Family, becoming core disciples of the imperial family, the Five Peaks Sword Sect won't dare to say anything anymore."

Feng Wushuang looked at the Yan Cloud Sky Staircase, her beautiful eyes shimmering with determination and ambition. However, soon, her expression dimmed.

It was a method, but it could also be said to be no method at all.

Because her talent was not yet enough to gain the attention of the Great Yan Imperial Family. Perhaps Ye Chen had a chance.

"All right, in a month, I'll take you to climb the staircase and join the Great Yan Imperial Family," Ye Chen smiled, though what he meant by joining the Great Yan Imperial Family wasn't to become a core disciple, but to bring the Great Yan Empire into submission.

"Can we do it?" Feng Wushuang blinked her beautiful eyes, full of anticipation.

"Of course we can. Don't forget who I am," Ye Chen smiled.

"You're Ye Wuji," Feng Wushuang gave Ye Chen a scornful glance, then whispered, "I don't seek to go too far, I just want to surpass Jin Yan and Hu Hao, to show them how pathetic they are."

"You can do it," Ye Chen responded with a smile. "Actually, your talent may be average, but it's not bad either. If you can meet a famous teacher in the future, you can still achieve something. At least, you can stand at the peak of martial arts."

Feng Wushuang smiled sweetly. "It's not as simple as you say. Famous teachers are hard to come by, and even if you do, they probably won't devote themselves wholeheartedly to your training."

The world of martial arts is cruel. Teachers find it hard to pass on all their knowledge, always keeping some in reserve as a guarantee of their status and even their lives.

"If you're willing to kowtow to me and become my disciple, maybe I'll consider taking you on and letting you stand at the peak of martial arts," Ye Chen smiled, willing to lend a hand to this innocent and kind girl.

If Feng Wushuang knew Ye Chen's true identity, she would surely be ecstatic. Unfortunately, she was unaware and only knew him as Ye Chen. Consequently, she gave him a disdainful look.

"Little brother, with your limited strength, do you still want to learn to take disciples? You're far from ready. And your endless bragging about standing at the pinnacle of martial arts, why don't you say you'll break through to Immortal Martial Realm?" Feng Wushuang joked.

"It's not entirely impossible," Ye Chen nodded. Breaking through to the Immortal Martial Realm is not difficult.

"Yes, indeed, because anything can be achieved in dreams," Feng Wushuang smiled, choosing not to roll her eyes at Ye Chen and simply shook her head. "Let's go, let's find an inn to stay for the night. We can't possibly stay here overnight."

With that said, Feng Wushuang walked away. However, unbeknownst to her, she had missed out on an extraordinary opportunity - the chance to become the disciple of an immortal emperor.

Even in this lower realm, let alone the Immortal Martial Realm, if Ye Chen wanted to take disciples, countless geniuses would fight tooth and nail for the opportunity.